Henry Lang adjusting the sound levels
Alisha You're hitting all the right notes. You've got some special, something that's going to take you far.
Alisha smiling thank you, Henry. I couldn't have done it without you.
Henry Lang smirking, there's someone else you should be thanking, too.
Alisha is confused. What do you mean?
Henry Lang, leaning back looking seriously at your mysterious benefactor. The one who's been pulling the strings from the shadows
Alisha is curious who Henry is, Henry? You have to tell me
Henry Lang sighing I can't Alisha.
He made me promise to keep his identity a secret. But just know that he believes in you as much as I do
Alisha determined I need to know who it is please, Henry.
Henry Lang reluctantly Alisha, if you knew it could complicate everything. Trust that he's looking out for your best interest.
Alisha was frustrated but why did all the secrecy? What's he hiding from?
Henry Lang pauses sometimes, people have their reasons. And sometimes, those are bigger than we can understand.
Alisha narrowing her eyes I'll find out eventually, Henry. Secrets don't stay buried forever.
Henry Lang smirking, we'll see, Alisha. We'll see.
Antonio Vega knocking on the door Alisha, it's Antonio. Can we talk?
Alisha opening the surprise, Antonio? What are you doing here?
Antonio Vega nervously, I've been thinking about you. About us. I heard about you and Nate
You break up!!
Alisha it's over, Antonio. Whatever we had is in the past. I moved on.
Antonio Vega pleading, Alisha I still love you I never stopped. We had something special.
Alisha sighing, you left me, Antonio. You walked away without a word at the station.
Antonio Vega regretfully, I was , but I've changed. I want to make things right since you're single
Alisha tearfully said it was too late for that. I want to focus on my career.
I don't need any distractions.
Antonio Vega desperately, then let's start over. I can make you forget Nate. We can be happy again.
I will rekindle the old feelings, if you give me a chance.
Alisha firmly, it's not that simple. I can't just forget everything that happened.
Antonio Vega softly, I'll wait for you, Alisha. No matter how long it takes.
Alisha closing the door, Goodbye, Antonio.
Antonio jaw clenched, as the door closes, his expression darkens
Antonio Vega, muttering if i can't have you no one will.
Jordan approaching Alisha, Good morning, Alisha. You are beautiful today.
Alisha smiling weakly thanks, Jordan. It's been a tough few weeks.
Jordan gently, I know. I've always been here for you, Alisha. And I always will be.
Alisha softly, you've been a great friend, Jordan. I appreciate it.
Jordan hesitantly, it's more than that, Alisha. I've always had feelings for you.
Alisha shocked Jordan, I… I didn't know.
Jordan taking her hand, I've loved you for so long. And I hate seeing you in pain.
Alisha tearfully I'm so confused, Jordan. Everything's falling apart.
Jordan softly let me help you. Let me be there for you. We can make this work.
Alisha pulling her hand away, This is too much. I can't deal with this right now.
Jordan sighing I understand. But if you ever need someone to talk to,
Someone who understands, I'm here
Alisha tearfully, thank you, Jordan. But I need to figure things out on my own.
Jordan softly I'll be here, waiting.
As Alisha walks away, Jordan pulls out a small velvet box, opening it reveal an engagement ring
Jordan whispered one day, Alisha. One day.
Richard is sitting at his desk, staring at financial reports. Damn it, we're on the brink of bankruptcy.
How did it come to this?
Victoria Harrington the door, and entered, Richard you've been working day and night. You need to rest.
Richard Harrington shaking his head, Rest?
Our company is crumbling, Victoria. We need a miracle.
I found something in the old files named Carlos Lopez. Do you know him?
Victoria eyes widening, voice trembling. Carlos Lopez? Why are you asking about him?
Richard leaning forward, intense. These documents hint that he had a massive influence, but he fled the city years ago.
What happened between your family and him?
Victoria sighing, sitting down Carlos and I were in a relationship but my family despised him because he's poor at what they observe. Not knowing he disguises himself to find true love.
After I reject him and my family threatened to kill him if he didn't leave the city
We later discovered he's getting married to my friend Maria, mother of Alisha and he's a wealthy business tycoon. This is why he was threatened. He late fled to escape his life
Richard's jaw clenched, frustrated, disappeared?
Why didn't you tell me this before?
We need him now; he's our only hope to save the company.
Victoria tears streaming down her cheeks, I didn't know where he went. He changed his identity to escape my family.
Only him, my family, and I know the truth.
Richard Harrington determined then I'll find him. Whenever it takes. He's our only chance.
Richard approaches a group of locals, excuse me, I'm looking for someone named Carlos Lopez.
Do you know him?
Local 1 shrugging never heard of him man, try somewhere else.
Local 2 nodding there's a guy named Alex. Moved here a while back, keeps to himself.
Might be who you're looking for.
Richard is hopeful where I can find him.
Local 2 Try an old warehouse by the docks. He's usually there.
Old warehouse Carlos Lopez
Richard Harrington, entering the warehouse, calling out, Hello? Is anyone here I'm looking for Alex.
Carlos Lopez stepped out of the shadow, wary who's asking?
Richard Harrington startled, Carlos Lopez?
Carlos Lopez eyes narrowing I go by Alex now, who are you and what do you want?
Richard Harrington desperate I'm Richard Harrington.
We need your help. I came a long way to meet you, our company is in trouble.
I found out about your past and how you fled.
We need your help, financial support, a business merger, please, hear me out.
Carlos Lopez tense, you know about my past? You must be someone close to Victoria. Only a few people know that.
I secretly vacated unnoticed. My wife was 5 months pregnant. I fled my life. How is my wife Maria?
What did she give birth to?
Richard face frown as he's confirmed Alisha's father is Carlos Lopez
Richard she's fine she gave birth to twins one is dead already only the baby is alive.
She named her Alisha!
Carlos Lopez surprised and happy in a gentle tone, how's the baby? I knew she grew older by now.
I long to see them, I knew she named her after my mum Ohh Maria…
Richard nodded in regret, yes Victoria is my wife, she told me what happened. I apologize on behalf of what she did, We're desperate, Carlos.
Our company is on the brink of bankruptcy.
Carlos Lopez sighing, conflicted, Victoria it's been years. Why should I help you now after everything her family did to me?
Richard Harrington pleading, we're out of options and I believe you can save us
Carlos Lopez thinks, this isn't just about business only business. It's about trust and betrayal. Tell me, Richard, why should I trust you?
Richard Harrington earnestly because I had no part in what happened to you.
Didn't know until recently. I'm just trying to save our company and my family.
Investors were on my neck, if my company collapsed I'll go to jail.
Carlos Lopez nodded firmly, alright I'll consider it on a condition, But remember this isn't just about money.
If you failed to fulfill or betray me this time you would be disgraced along with your family entirely.
I will take revenge in a cruel way. I'm powerful enough!!!
Richard desperately I will do whatever you need….. Carlos even if it mean my life to save my family from disgrace
Richard relieved, thank you Carlos I promise we won't waste this chance
Carlos Lopez pausing one thing Richard. Tell me why did you deny Alisha's relationship with Nate's
Richard Harrington taken back, You know about that,
Carlos Lopez sternly answered the question. Why did you reject her? Because they're poor? Because they're not from our world?
Carlos Lopez I have eyes everywhere
Richard Harrington was guilty. I was wrong, I see that now. But I need to make things right.
Carlos Lopez sighing you're asking for my help after rejecting my daughter's love. This isn't just business, Richard. If you want my help, you have to prove you've changed.
I will allow you to live because your son Nate is a good person, He sacrificed a lot for her happiness.
Richard nodded. I promise.
Carlos Lopez stepped back and met me tomorrow. We'll talk more. But remember Richard I'll be watching.
One wrong move, and this deal is off!
As Richard leaves the warehouse, he knows that his plea for help has opened old wounds.
The future of his company and his family now hangs in the balance, depended on the man they Once wronged. What would happen if Carlos discovered the full truth of Victoria threatening Maria and Alisha to destroy her career. The stakes are higher than expected...